NMCO Trustee Young L Robert Buys $249K of Stock

On October 23, 2026, Trustee Young L Robert bought 28,575 shares of Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund (NYSE: NMCO) at an average price of $8.71 per share, totaling approximately $248,883. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Young L Robert now holds 28,575 shares of NMCO after this purchase. The stock closed at $8.67 on the day of the transaction, and as of October 27, 2026, it was trading recently around $8.94, which is about 3.1% above the event close.

NMCO Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

$8.94 ▼ -6.87% year to date

1M 3M YTD

Daily close · Oct 27, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in NMCO

Several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in NMCO. Guggenheim Capital, LLC holds 1,187,798 shares valued at about $10.6 million, having increased its stake by 8,374 shares. Raymond James Financial, Inc. has 822,422 shares worth around $7.4 million, with a significant increase of 165,115 shares, representing a 25.1% rise. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo & Company owns 647,069 shares valued at about $5.8 million, increasing its holdings by 195,867 shares, or 43.4%.

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund Stock Holds Steady

Currently, NMCO shares are trading at $8.94, which is about 3.1% above the closing price of $8.67 on October 23, 2026. The stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, reflecting a recent downturn, as it is about 4.9% and 13.8% below those averages, respectively. Additionally, the stock is approximately 18.7% below its 52-week high of $11.00 but is 7.3% above its 52-week low of $8.33.

Recent Earnings

For the trailing twelve months, NMCO reported revenue of about $65.0 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.47. The fund has a net margin of 41.2% and a return on equity (ROE) of 4.5%. The next earnings report is expected on November 15, 2026.

Dividend

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund offers an annual dividend rate of $0.82 per share, yielding approximately 9.19%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 169.2%, which indicates that the fund is paying out more in dividends than it earns in profits.

Insider Buying and Selling at Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

Earlier this month, several insiders have made trades in NMCO. Portfolio Manager Michael S. Hamilton purchased 3,000 shares on October 9 at an average price of $8.70, worth about $26,106. Officer Nathaniel T. Jones bought 450 shares on October 20 at $8.25, totaling $3,712.

About Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund focuses on investing in municipal bonds and other debt securities. The fund aims to provide investors with high current income while preserving capital. This recent insider buy comes as the fund is navigating a challenging market environment.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for NMCO's upcoming earnings report on November 15, 2026, to gauge the fund's financial health. With Young L Robert's recent purchase, it's clear that there is still some confidence in the fund, despite the recent stock performance.